Thursday, September 3, 2009

In An Autumn Mood

I'm in an autumn mood...I'm not sure if it is because the weather is starting to finally cool...or all the hard work I have been doing on Halloween designs...or because school is back in session. In any case, today I felt the need to work on something for fall. This is a simple table runner went together rather quickly...it is one of those little laminated cards from Pieced Tree Patterns called "Frame Up" (#22). My local frame shop had a model made up using these fall colors and I knew it would look great with my Sage colored Longaberger dishes. I was drawn to the gorgeous large autumn print in the center - the gold accents really make it spectacular. I pieced the entire runner together and quilted it in an afternoon. A nice addition to an autumn table setting...

About Me

Needlework/Quilting is my passion, obsession, and career. Who am I? I am a private person....a self-proclaimed control freak...most times a perfectionist....beyond organized....super analytical....and a little bit obsessive compulsive. I have a deep passion for all things done with a needle and thread - a lover of fabrics, fibers, and textiles. I am an admirer of the creative, unique, and artistic.What will you read about on my blog? My needlework, sewing, quilting, and machine embroidery projects and ideas - things that inspire me - daily ramblings - and perhaps some insight into my design business.I started Blue Ribbon Designs in early 2004; I specialize in original counted thread cross stitch patterns and quilting designs along with specialty hand finishing of needlework smalls, custom quilting projects, and teaching needlework/sewing/quilting techniques.I absolutely adore my Husqvarna Viking Designer Diamond, my Huskylock s25, and my AccuQuilt Fabric Cutters.I hope you will follow me on this journey...a creative outlet for my passions and obsessions.